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Seeking Our Next Senior Pastor

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Pastor.

Our Pastor Search Committee has completed its initial review of submitted applications and is continuing the search process. To broaden our outreach, the position is now being advertised through B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and the Baptist Standard.

Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2026. If you believe God is calling you to serve as Senior Pastor of our church, we invite you to submit your application using the link below.

We appreciate your prayers as we seek the man God has prepared to faithfully shepherd and lead our church into its next season of ministry.

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Meet the Pastor Search Team

The Senior Pastor Search Team exists to prayerfully seek the man God is calling to lead our church into its next season. Every step of the process is guided by Scripture, prayer, wisdom, and unity in the Holy Spirit.

The team meets at a minimum once each month and works collectively across all aspects of the search, while also carrying specific individual roles to ensure clarity and thoroughness throughout the process. 

Each member has completed Texas Baptist associational training on the Pastor selection process and is committed to seeking God’s guidance as they serve our church family during this important season.

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Kevin James

Committee Chair

Kevin and his wife, McKenzie, have been members of FBC since 2023. He is active on our Contemporary Worship Team and attends the second service. Kevin has strong organizational skills and a project management background.

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David Morehead

Co-Chair, Candidate Intake Coordinator, Research & Recruitment Coordinator

David and his wife, Angie, have been members of FBC since 2020. He currently teaches a Bible study class, attends the first service and has prior HR team experience.

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Joe Barrentine

Team Assistant

Joe and his wife, Lesa, have been members of FBC since 1991. He is active with the “You’re Invited Team” and attends the first service.

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Justin Araujo

Communications

Justin and his wife, Haleigh, have been members of FBC since 2023. He leads our First Impressions Team and attends the second service.

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Melissa Bousquet

Prayer Coordinator

Melissa and her husband, John, have been members of FBC since 2013. She co-teaches a Bible study class and attends the first service.

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Shawna Cunningham

Prayer Coordinator

Shawna is glad to say she’s been attending FBC all her life because she was born the same year her parents joined the church. She and her husband, Derrick, have children involved in the NextGen Ministry and attend the second service.

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Bonnie Bond

Candidate Intake Coordinator, Research & Recruitment Coordinator

Bonnie and her husband, Joe, have been members of FBC since 2021. She is active on our Missions team and attends the first service.

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Kaile Lowery

Hospitality Coordinator, Secretary

Kalie and her husband, Austin, have been members of FBC since 2023. They have children involved in our NextGen Ministry and attend the second service.

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Paul Colwell

Member

Paul has been a member of FBC since 1993. He currently serves on our Leadership and Finance Teams. He and his wife, Stephanie, attend the second service.

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Ken Box

Alternate

Ken and his wife, Dietra, have been members of FBC since 1980. He teaches a Bible study Class and attends the second service. Ken also serves on our Leadership Team.

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Amy Garrett

Alternate

Amy and her husband, Steve, have been members of FBC since 2023. They lead the College and Young Adult Ministry and attend the second service.

Monthly Prayer

The Pastor Search Team invites our church family to intentionally pray for them throughout this month, focusing on Ephesians 4:1-3.

"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

Process Overview

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Selecting the Pastor Search Team

Texas Baptist Associational Training

Create webpage to update the church

Creating a Pastor Profile

Sharing monthly verses

Prayer and Discernment for the team throughout the process

Accepting Applications

Questions You May Have

The process could take up to 18 months, if not longer. Please remember, the committee is not just searching for a new pastor, but for God's heart for our church. God's timing is perfect, and He will reveal our next pastor in His time. 

Yes, church members are welcome to submit candidates for consideration! Simply email your recommendation to fbcwaxpastorsearch@gmail.com

Yes, according to the bylaws of FBC Waxahachie, the church will vote on all recommended candidates.

This webpage is the best resource for staying up-to-date on the pastor search process.

Submit a Recommendation

Email your pastor recommendation to the Pastor Search Team using the following address: FBCWaxPastorSearch@gmail.com.